Create AI background music in ElevenLabs

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Demo summary

The user shows how to generate a 30-second instrumental Christmas track by entering a prompt for 'joyful Christmas music melodic bells' and selecting variations.

Step-by-step

Click on the Music tab
Enter a description of the song in the prompt box
Select the desired track length
Set the number of variations to generate
Toggle the Instrumental option if no vocals are needed
Click Generate
Download the preferred track variation

Options

Include specific musical scales in the prompt
Specify exact instruments in the prompt
Generate multiple variations of the same prompt

Tips

Be much more descriptive in your prompt if you have a clear vision for the track
Use the instrumental setting if you plan to have a voice narrating over the music

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